Super Kids-Super Sharing

St. Mary’s School has teamed up with the National Football League, the San Francisco 49ers, the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, Verizon and Santa Clara University for a Super Bowl community initiative that benefits local children in need. We are taking part in a Super Bowl donation project called Super Kids-Super Sharing. This project will be lead by the SMS Student Ambassadors as part of their outreach program.

Between January 4 and January 15th, our school will be collecting lightly used (or new) books, sports equipment and school supplies. Donated items will be distributed to local schools and youth programs that serve children in need.

In addition, cell phones that are no longer being used are also being collected as part of ongoing work with Verizon’s HopeLine® program. Donated cell phones will be reconditioned to benefit local shelters and domestic violence prevention programs.

During this holiday season, please check your closets, toy boxes and garage for balls, gloves, cleats and other sports equipment you are no longer using, and take a moment to clear unwanted books off your shelves. And as you are shopping for gift books, keep this special community outreach in mind.

Beginning January 4th, please bring those items to school and place them in collection boxes located near the entrance of the school. All types of sports equipment and school supplies, and books of all reading levels are needed. All types of cell phones and accessories are also welcome.

Join us as the Super Kids here at St. Mary’s School share with others and make a difference in the lives of local children this Super Bowl season.